Brooke Seipel
Editor in Chief
Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
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Family Safety
GTA Cheat Users Exposed in Breach as Minecraft Malware Hits 116,000 Players
A GTA cheat service exposed 64,000 users while a Minecraft malware campaign infected more than 116,000 players. Here's what gamers...Jun 05, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
Fake party invitation phishing scams are on the rise. Here's how to spot them and what to do if you...Jun 03, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
New Malware Targeting Minecraft Infects 2K Daily, and Teens are Becoming Attackers
If you or your child plays Minecraft, here's what you need to know about a large-scale malware campaign McAfee Labs...Jun 02, 2026 | 9 MIN READ
McAfee News
Are Your World Cup Tickets Legit? 40% of Fans May Risk Unofficial Sellers
World Cup 2026 demand is surging, but so are scams. McAfee research shows many fans still take risks when buying...Jun 01, 2026 | 10 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams
Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a...May 29, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security
Windows PCs and Macs include built-in security features. Learn how McAfee+ Advanced adds scam protection, identity monitoring, privacy tools, and...May 28, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
5 Scams to Watch for This Memorial Day Weekend
Heading out for Memorial Day weekend? Scammers are getting ready too. From fake travel alerts to QR code traps, here...May 22, 2026 | 7 MIN READ
Family Safety
1 in 3 Targeted by Travel Scams and Rising Costs are Making it Worse
New McAfee research finds 1 in 3 travelers encounter scams as rising costs drive riskier decisions. Learn the biggest travel...May 19, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
McAfee News
McAfee Ranks #1 in AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test — Again
McAfee Total Protection earned 1st place and an ADVANCED+ rating in the latest AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test, earning the highest...May 18, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Mobile Security
How to Spot Fake Court Texts and Celebrity Deepfake Ads: This Week in Scams
That fake court notice text with a QR code is still circulating months later, and a new report how scammers...May 15, 2026 | 7 MIN READ
Family Safety
The New Grad’s Guide to Job and Recruitment Scams
Graduation season should be about launching your career, not dodging scams. But for many new grads, the...May 12, 2026 | 7 MIN READ
Family Safety
How to Protect Yourself After the Canvas Education Data Breach + Fake Amazon Recall Texts
A cyberattack on Canvas just exposed data from millions of students, and fake Amazon recall texts are hitting phones nationwide....May 08, 2026 | 6 MIN READ